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Idaho Halts Execution of Thomas Creech Due to IV Line Complications

In a dramatic turn of events, the state of Idaho halted the execution of death row inmate Thomas Creech after officials encountered difficulties in setting up an intravenous (IV) line for ...
MedPage Today

Peripheral IV Access for Chemo Better Than Central Lines in Testicular Cancer?

Patients with testicular cancer had fewer venous access-related complications and overall thrombotic events when first-line chemotherapy was delivered via peripheral intravenous access compared with ...
Cochrane

Should we remove peripheral venous catheters ('intravenous drip' or 'cannula') only when they are not needed or have a complication, or should we remove them regularly?

Future research should focus on testing PVC removal beyond 96 hours, patient preferences for routine or clinically indicated PVC removal, more rigorous studies and use of ultrasound to assess PVC ...
Business Wire

New 3M Tegaderm Antimicrobial I.V. Advanced Securement Dressing Helps Make Peripheral Lines a Central Part of Infection Risk Reduction Programs

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every IV catheter poses potential for serious and costly complications, including those occurring from commonly used peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters. According ...
Healio

Perioperative IV dexamethasone not associated with PJI, wound complications after TSA

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Use of perioperative IV dexamethasone may be safe and effective for patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty.
Business Wire

Access Vascular Supports Updated Standards of Care Emphasizing New Materials to Reduce Catheter Complications

BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Access Vascular, Inc. (AVI), a company addressing the most common and costly vascular access complications with its novel hydrophilic biomaterial platform, today ...